Easy Mexican Beef Birria
A delicious and comforting Mexican dish made with tender beef and a flavorful broth, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 1 Chopped Onion
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 Dried Guajillo Peppers
- 2 Dried Ancho Peppers
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 2 leaves Bay Leaves
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For serving
- Tortillas
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped onions
Instructions
Preparation
- In a dry pan, toss the dried guajillo and ancho peppers over medium heat until they’re fragrant.
- Remove them from the heat and soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes.
Cooking
- Layer in the beef chuck roast, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and the soaked peppers (with some soaking liquid) in a crockpot.
- Pour the beef broth over the mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the crockpot and set it to low heat. Cook for about 8 hours until the beef is tender and shreddable.
- Once cooked, shred the beef in the pot with a fork and mix it with the broth.
Serving
- Serve the birria in bowls with broth or use the shredded beef to fill tortillas. Top with fresh cilantro and onions.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a fresh jalapeño or additional dried peppers to the mix. Make sure to let the beef cook long enough for it to become tender. If you can shred it easily with a fork, it’s ready. Pair your birria with a side of rice and beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1000mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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